Durga Puja revellers line up to see diamond-studded idols

The Durga Puja of the city's Sree Bhumi Sporting Club has caught the eye of many and people are queueing up to catch a glimpse of the idols that have been adorned with a whopping Rs.10-crore diamond jewellery.

Kolkata: The Durga Puja of the city's Sree Bhumi Sporting Club has caught the eye of many and people are queueing up to catch a glimpse of the idols that have been adorned with a whopping Rs.10-crore diamond jewellery.

Known for its extravagant displays, this community puja has got revellers making a beeline for this marquee on the north-eastern fringes of the city.

The bedazzling deities have not only caught the fancy of the commoners but even Bengali actress Rituparna Sengupta, who visited the marquee.

The jaw-dropping diamond studded idols have also made their way to the social networking sites with many of the visitors - mostly women and young girls - uploading snapshots on their Facebook and Twitter accounts.

The idols last year glittered with gold ornaments worth over Rs.5 crore. And this year, thanks to jewellers Nemichand Bamalwa and Sons (NCB), they have been decked up with diamond jewelleries of all kinds.

"Besides the dazzling crowns, specially designed nose and ear rings have been crafted for Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati," D.K. Goswami, general secretary of the club, told IANS.